Man Charged DWI & Vehicular Manslaughter for NY Motorcycle Accident

A New York man has been arrested and charged with DWI and vehicular manslaughter after his motorcycle ran off the road, striking and killing a man on a bike path.

According to police, James R. Ryan was driving his Harley Davidson motorcycle northbound on the Wantagh Parkway when he lost control of the motorcycle and drove off the parkway.  The 19-year-old victim was changing a flat tire on the bike path when Ryan hit him.

The victim, whose name has not been released, died of the injuries at Nassau University Medical Center.  Ryan suffered multiple injuries and remains in critical condition in the Intensive Care Unit.

An initial investigation suggests alcohol was involved, and may be a potential cause of the accident, said police.

Ryan is facing charges of DWI, vehicular manslaughter, reckless manslaughter, reckless driving, and reckless endangerment.  If convicted, he could face imprisonment, fines, probation, parole, community service, license suspension, and restitution to the victim's family.

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